Undergraduate Research

Scholars Symposium and Creative Achievement Day

2017 Scholars Symposium and Creative Achievement Day

Tuesday, April 18th, 2017Elliott Student Union

The Office of Undergraduate Research and External Scholarships at the University of Central Missouri invites abstract submissions for the annual Scholars Symposium and Creative Achievement Day. The symposium is the university’s premiere event dedicated to showcasing achievements in undergraduate research and creative projects. All undergraduate UCM students are eligible to participate.

To promote engaged dialogue, the primary format of the event is roundtable presentations organized by discipline and moderated by UCM faculty. There will also be special sessions dedicated to the arts and humanities including, but not limited to, dance, theatre, fashion, and those presentations that utilize the common reader. Student organizations, special topic courses, and other groups are encouraged to organize panels. Art, photography, sculpture, scientific posters, and projects suitable for display will be exhibited.

Abstracts should be a maximum of 250 words and submitted by Friday, February 3, 2107 at 5pm. These abstracts will then be evaluated by The Honors College Advisory Committee and University Research Council, who will choose presenters and determine those who are eligible for competition (up to 18 presentations in each category will be eligible for cash prizes). Students will be notified by early March regarding the committee's decision.

In addition, the most innovative abstract from each category will be selected for participation in the Provost's Panel. Students chosen for this recognition will present their work during a special session moderated by Provost Curtis. Selection to the Provost's Panel represents the highest honor available to undergraduate participants of the symposium.